MIT Case Study: Application Ratings & Supporting Evidence

Questbridge Application

MIT Supplementals

Videos:

https://youtu.be/WbLVbCalS1Y

https://youtu.be/prTwZouVtzg

Below is an analysis of how Ruben Stephen’s QuestBridge and MIT application likely scored on MIT's three main evaluation categories: Academic, Activity, and Interpersonal. Each section includes a probable rating (1 = highest, 5 = lowest), rationale, and direct excerpts/details from the application to use as evidence.

1. Academic Rating

Estimated Rating: 2 (Strong)

Rationale

• GPA: 4.0 unweighted, 5.3+ weighted, top 5% of class.
• Course Rigor: Extensive AP/IB/dual enrollment in STEM (Calc AB, Calc II & III, Physics C: Mechanics/E&M, Chemistry, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations).
• Test Scores: 1520 SAT (770 Math), multiple AP 5s (Calc AB, Physics C: Mechanics, Statistics, English Lit).
• No research or major STEM competitions, but advanced coursework compensates.

Supporting Excerpts & Details

• "Cumulative GPA: 4.0000. Class Rank: 12/381. Weighted GPA: 5.32." (Transcript)
• "AP Scholar with Distinction (2021, 2022). National Merit Semifinalist."